Brocolis

/ˈbrɒkəliz/ noun

Definition

An alternate spelling and pluralization of broccoli, used historically before modern standardized spelling.

Etymology

Variant plural form of 'brocoli,' showing English's historical uncertainty about Italian loanwords—whether to pluralize them as English or retain Italian forms.

Kelly Says

Food words show language chaos—'broccoli,' 'brocoli,' 'brocolis' all competed for dominance before dictionaries declared a winner, reminding us that 'correct spelling' is just the version that won the historical popularity contest.

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